Aug.07.2006

Japanese Bankers Association

Results of Survey on Illegal Withdrawals using Counterfeit Cash Cards

JBA surveyed its 184 member banks on the "Quantity and amount of withdrawals using counterfeit cash cards," "Quantity and amount of illegal withdrawals through Internet Banking" and other forms of illegal conduct and the findings are described in the tables below. The findings were released on August 7.

Table 1 Withdrawals Using Stolen Passbooks


Period Cases Amount(million yen)
Jan.---March 2006 4138
April---June 2006 49 37
Notes: 1. These figures represent cases in which actual withdrawals had been made by the time banks were notified by customers that withdrawals had been made using stolen passbooks.
2. The period indicates when banks were notified by customers that withdrawals had been made using stolen passbooks.
3. These figures for cases represent the number of accountholders.

Table 2 Account Suspension and Cancellation by Banks Due to Illegal Use
Period Suspension CancellationTotal
Jan.---Mar. 2006 10,11813,763 (12,428)11,453
April---June 2006 10,2188,149 (7,476)10,891

Notes: 1. The illegal use of accounts refers to bank accounts used for illegal/criminal purposes (designating accounts for payments to loan sharks, designating accounts for payment of false invoices related to website use and "it's me" fraud, etc.).
2. These figures represent the number of accounts.
3. The figures in parentheses are the number of cancelled accounts for which use had already been suspended.
4. The figures in parentheses are not included in the total.

Table 3 Withdrawals Using Counterfeit Cash Cards
Period Cases Amount(million yen)
Jan.---March 2006199191
April---June 20069765
Notes: 1. These figures represent cases where banks believe counterfeit cash cards were used to make withdrawals or cash loan transactions.
2. The period indicates when withdrawals were made using counterfeit cash cards.
3. The figures for cases represent the number of accountholders.

Table 4 Withdrawals Using Stolen Cash Cards
Period Cases Amount(million yen)
Jun.---March 20061,374791
April---June 20061,293617
Notes: Same as the notes for Table 3, except "counterfeit" should be replaced by "stolen."

Table 5 Illegal Withdrawals through Internet Banking
Period Cases Amount(million yen)
Jan.---March 200664
April---June 2006310
Notes: 1. These figures represent cases where banks believe illegal transfers and subsequent withdrawals were made through internet banking.
2. The period indicates when illegal transfers were made through internet banking.
3. The figures for cases represent the number of accountholders.